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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Dream Vacations

Happy
Spring, ladies! Karen Kirst here to talk about favorite vacation destinations.
The sunnier, warmer days make me want to plan a trip. How about you? But where?
The beach? Mountains? Maybe a quaint little town with a cozy bed and breakfast?

My
favorite place to visit is the Czech Republic. That’s partially because my
husband grew up there and his family still lives there. (We like to tease him
that he’s now a redneck Czech.) But family aside, it’s a beautiful country with
centuries-old castles, jaw-dropping cathedrals, stone-paved roads and the best
hot chocolate I’ve ever tasted-so thick and rich it’s almost like pudding. I
love the unique pottery, the Bohemian crystal and china. The bakeries and
aisles of all types of salami and fresh-baked bread. Their stucco houses are
often painted pastel colors, pale yellows and greens and pinks that brighten
the long, snowy winters. I haven’t been for three years and am longing to go
back!

What
about you? What places do you like to visit? Or dream of visiting one day?

You made me think. I don't really have a favorite place. I'm happy in the pines and I'm happy at the beach. I think my favorite place to go is anywhere where I can get out of the hectic city and lifestyle.

Karen, how cool to have family to visit in the Czech Republic. For the first time this year, we are splitting time between two places--the desert and the beach. How can two so different places appeal to me? I don't know. Like Barbara, I love to travel, so I enjoy visiting many places. Two places I would love to visit are Australia and New Zealand.

I LOVE the mountains AND the beach!! Even though it would be nice to visit Ireland or Australia, there are so many places here in the US I still want to visit (New England states and Pacific Northwest mainly). ~ Karen, you said you can see the Smoky Mountains from your window! How wonderful *sigh*. My family loves visiting the Smokies. :) Blessings, Patti Jo

Hi Patti Jo,I am fortunate to have this view! We love visiting Gatlinburg and the national park. :) You made a great point...there are tons of places here in the US to visit. I'd like to go to Williamsburg some day.

For me its Hawaii. I love it I have good memories there of being free of responsibility. Its a relaxing place too. But right now its America 4 weeks today I leave home for Adelaide then Americia oh and 4 nights in Hawaii on the way home.

I have been to Paula Deen's restaurant. She always has a long line. The trick is to put your name in early, then tour the city and return just in time to claim your table. :)

Karen, you mentioned military bases in Germany. Are you military? My hubby was stationed there for three years. Then my son was there for three years. That's when we visited Prague...or Pra-ha, as the locals say.

I'd love to go to the Czech Republic. My grandparents came from there. Scotland is also on my list of places to see. For the most part, I like to vacation at historical sites, or catch historical sites at the places we're vacationing.

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